chiefo
Naija
Etymology
From: English chief and suffix o
Pronunciation
Noun
Person wey e be oga of oga dem.
- Na dem chiefo dey buy dat kind drink o. As e never reach us like dis, make we manage dis small holywater. — (NSC_2021, Only kingpins buy that type of drink. Since we have not been served likely because we are not in that class, let us just settle for spirit.
- No go chop money, chop chiefo money join your own. If you chop am, na your body go hear am. — (NSC_2021, Be careful not to become so extravagant that you eventually spend the boss' money as well; otherwise, you face the consequences.)
Vocative
Person wey e be oga for kegite club.
- Chiefo! I loyal. — (NSC_2021, Leader, I pay you homage.)
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Antonym
Translation
English : kingpin